At the event, you will pick up your spat-on-shell (baby oysters set on recycled shells), two 18" x 9" cages, as well as other supplies needed to grow them. We require a $35 fee for this kit to offset program costs.
NEW GARDENERS OR GARDENERS RETURNING AFTER MORE THAN A YEAR HIATUS: You must attend an oyster gardening seminar before taking home spat on shell.
Locations, Dates, Times, and Registration Links
Registration closes two days prior to the event.
Virginia Beach Oyster Gardening Seminar I
Saturday, June 14, 2025
9:00-11:00 a.m.
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Tappahannock Oyster Gardening Seminar
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
6:00-8:00 p.m.
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VA Eastern Shore Gardening Seminar
Saturday, June 21, 2025
9:00-11:00 a.m.
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Norfolk Oyster Gardening Seminar
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
6:00-8:00 p.m.
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Hampton Oyster Gardening Seminar
Thursday, June 26, 2025
6:00-8:00 p.m.
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Irvington Oyster Gardening Seminar
Saturday, July 19, 2025
9:00-11:00 a.m.
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Newport News Oyster Gardening Seminar
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
6:00-8:00 p.m.
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Gloucester Point Oyster Gardening Seminar
Thursday, July 24, 2025
6:00-8:00 p.m.
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Portsmouth Oyster Gardening Seminar
Thursday, July 31, 2025
6:00-8:00 p.m.
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Virginia Beach Oyster Gardening Seminar II
Saturday, August 2, 2025
9:00-11:00 a.m.
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If you have questions regarding CBF's Oyster Gardening program please e-mail, OysterGardener@cbf.org.
